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The NAD is the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.

Come See Bernard Bragg Perform "The World Is My Stage"

Fri, 10 Feb 2012

The legend is back! Come and see Bernard Bragg perform at Gallaudet University on February 25, 2012, at the Elstad Auditorium at Gallaudet University. All proceeds will generously benefit the NAD Law and Advocacy Center as well as the Gallaudet University Bernard Bragg Chair in Theater Arts. 

Bernard Bragg - The World is My Stage - February 25, 2012 Elstad Auditorium at Gallaudet University

Take the Super Bowl XLVI Caption Survey

Mon, 06 Feb 2012

Did you count the captioned commercials and promotions shown during Super Bowl XLVI? Help us by filling out this survey.

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) created the Super Bowl XLVI caption survey to compare what was shown on television sets throughout the country. The deadline for completion of this survey is Wednesday, February 8 at 5 pm EST.

NAD, NFL, and NBC team for Super Bowl Captioning Experience

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and the National Football League (NFL) along with NBC, the network airing Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5, 2012, worked together to ensure an accessible experience for the most important game of the year.

As in years past, the Super Bowl and national commercials as well as network and NFL promotions will be captioned prior to being aired on February 5, 2012. Some commercials during the game are local, and the captioning of those is at the discretion of the broadcasters in each local market. 

NAD And NVRC Ask You To Count Captioned Super Bowl Commercials

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Super Bowls are renowned not only for the excitement of the game itself, but also for their legendary commercials. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC) are continuing their annual partnership to count closed captioned commercials this year for Super Bowl XLVI between the New England Patriots and New York Giants on Sunday, February 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm ET.

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Submitted by Bobbie Beth.Scoggins—Wed, 28 Dec 2011

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Happy holidays from all of us at the National Association of the Deaf! 

Through our hard work in 2011, we accomplished a great deal! As we approach 2012, we count on your donations to continue working to fulfill our mission of preserving, protecting and promoting the civil, human and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing people. 

Your donations help the NAD:

Submitted by Bobbie Beth.Scoggins—Wed, 23 Nov 2011

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 Thanks for your support

We give thanks to all of our supporters for helping us take giant steps toward a future of true equality for deaf and hard of hearing Americans in 2011.

Submitted by Tawny Holmes—Thu, 08 Sep 2011

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 Going to the hospital can be a frightening experience – especially if there is a communication breakdown.

When you are at a doctor’s office, a hospital, clinic, etc, it is very important that communication be effective so you can receive full information to help you make appropriate health care decisions for yourself or your loved ones/family. Doctors, nurses, dentists, specialists, therapists, and other health care providers also need to communicate effectively with you to provide effective and qualified health care services.

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